Tag: Bible truth
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Room for Improvement
Introduction A few years ago, one the men of the congregation preached a lesson which was solid from start to finish. After services, I complimented him on his lesson, his wife was also present. Then I was about to suggest a couple ideas on how to improve his lesson when his wife chimed in, “Why…
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The Christian Home
Series Introduction Introduction Having looked at God’s word for the last few weeks, as an overview of the bible itself, we’ll look deeper in the scriptures in this new 3-part series. Some say that the bible is outdated, being over 2000 years old, and yet it still has the necessities of day-to-day living contained within…
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Are you on God’s Side?
Introduction This is a very simple question and those who call themselves Christians will state that they are on God’s side. But are they really? If it became a life-or-death situation, would they still claim to be on God’s side? I’ll Die for Jesus! How often have you heard people make this statement? Living their…
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Those Words in Red
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 9 Introduction Many people own a copy of the bible in which it is stated that the Words of Christ are printed in red. Before I go any further, I am not taking sides in this idea. I believe that this is an excellent tool for the Christian who…
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Silence is Golden…Not a Green Light!
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 8 Introduction The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Everything that man needs…
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The Brevity of the Scriptures
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 7 Introduction “Okay kids, it’s time for bible study!” “Groan. The bible is too big” “It takes forever to get through it.” Does this sound familiar in your household? I’ll agree that some parts of scripture seem tedious; Leviticus springs instantly to mind. However, when you get right down…
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The Bible is Enough
Introduction In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 the apostle Paul wrote, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. If Christians believe this statement; that it’s from God Himself, then…
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The Best Commentary on the Bible
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 6 Introduction As Christians develop in their walk with God, a desire to do a deeper study comes along; with a group or alone. Some will turn to commentaries for assistance as previous scholars are known to write much on the various books and verses of the bible. But…
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The New World Translation
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 5 Introduction This is the final translation of the scriptures that I will be specifically looking at in this article series. The reason I give special attention to this one is that it was written by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society for use by the Jehovah’s Witnesses…
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The Church Too Tough to Die
Introduction One of the more interesting pieces of history found here in Arizona is that of the city of Tombstone. Known as “The Town Too Tough to Die”, Tombstone was established in 1877. It obtained its nickname primarily from outliving two fires plus most other towns based on mining finds have become veritable ghost towns. Tombstone, however, continues…
The Christian Caravan 